Now, now, now, Jonesy, you know rants are not allowed! I do know where your coming from though. We always travel in a family & friends group of 6, 8, or even 10 & book a table accordingly. If the 'We moan at everything brigade' joined us, they'd be the one requesting a move, as our philosophy on cruising is, 'If you can't have a good time on a cruise ship' it's now't to do with cold spuds/slow service or overpriced drinks, it's about the people your with & little to do with your last cruise, no matter how much you overpaid/underpaid or scrimped & saved for.